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4 Arrested in Opa-locka Shooting of Two 14-Year-Olds

WPLG Local 10January 22, 20262 min8,667 views
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Shooting Incident in Opa-locka

  • 🎯 Two 14-year-old boys were severely injured after being shot inside a gated townhome community in Opa-locka.
  • 🚨 The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, with authorities announcing arrests on Wednesday.
  • πŸ₯ Both victims were airlifted to Jackson's Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition, one having been shot six times, including in the face.

Suspects and Arrests

  • πŸš“ Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting.
  • βš–οΈ 19-year-old Santana Britain faces charges including attempted first-degree murder.
  • πŸš— Three other suspects, identified as 20-year-old Jonathan Allen Hodges, 17-year-old Bruce Jackson, and 16-year-old Nasir Rowan, were arrested while attempting to flee from police.

Alleged Motive and Gunfire

  • πŸ”‘ Investigators believe the shooting may have stemmed from an attempt to retrieve a stolen firearm.
  • πŸ”« Authorities stated that Hodges, Jackson, and Rowan arrived at the home to retrieve a gun believed to have been stolen from one of Hodges' relatives.
  • πŸ’₯ Detective testimony indicated that Britain, who was socializing with the victims, also began shooting at them from inside the home as the other suspects approached.
  • πŸš” Multiple firearms were reportedly found in the suspects' vehicle.

Victim Status

  • βœ… The two teenage victims are reported to be stable and showing signs of improvement.
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